Michigan Wayne County Detroit City Center Detroit FORT SHELBY

FORT SHELBY

525 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226

4.9 (2 reviews)

2 Weeks Ago

FORT SHELBY

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Beds	Baths	Average SF	Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	1,064 SF	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba	1,350 SF	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	1,333 SF	Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br	2.5 Baths 2.5 Baths 2.5 Ba	2,164 SF	Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br	2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba	1,848 SF	Not Available

About FORT SHELBY

The historic Fort Shelby Tower Apartments offers a lifestyle of classic elegance in Detroit, Michigan. The grandeur and style of yesteryear unite with modern technology, conveniences and luxurious hotel amenities. The magnificent lobby is an ideal setting for greeting your guests. * Generously sized apartment homes feature one or two bedroom, including one-of-a-kind floorplans with library, home office or third bedroom and two-story penthouses. * Your privacy is assured at the Fort Shelby Tower Apartments. Floors eleven through twenty-two encompass fifty-six spacious apartments with only five homes per floor. * The Fort Shelby Tower soars above the cityscape providing spectacular urban and river views that simply must be experienced. * Fort Shelby Tower Apartments offers a lifestyle as distinguished as you are. It will be our pleasure to have you reside with us. Please call for an appointment today.

FORT SHELBY is an apartment community located in Wayne County and the 48226 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Detroit Public Schools Community District attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Furnished Units Available

Elevator

Package Service
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
24 Hour Access
Furnished Units Available
On-Site Retail
Dry Cleaning Service
House Sitter Services
Laundry Service
Guest Apartment
Elevator
Business Center
Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Fitness Center
Playground

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Dishwasher
Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Range
Carpet
Furnished
Window Coverings

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Move-In Fees
Application Fee

$50

Dogs Allowed
No fees required
Weight limit

50 lb
Restrictions:

Breed restrictions may apply

Cats Allowed
No fees required
Weight limit

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Birds Allowed
No fees required

Fish Allowed
No fees required

Reptiles Allowed
No fees required
Weight limit

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Pet Limit

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Parking
Surface Lot
Parking Available

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Other
open parking

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1 Max

Details

Utilities Included

Water
Trash Removal
Sewer

Lease Options

3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 18 months
Short term lease

Property Information

Built in 1918
56 units/22 stories
Furnished Units Available

Location

Property Address: 525 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit,

MI 48226

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Neighborhood

In spite of the troubles Detroit suffered in the late-20th and early-21st century, a falling crime rate and the availability of inexpensive housing within established neighborhoods have led to a renewed interest in giving the city a brighter future. Nowhere have these efforts shown more visible success than in Downtown, which has bounced back to become one of the hippest urban districts in America. Refurbished vintage buildings and skyscrapers give the district a retro feel in many places, and even modern touches like the Joe Louis monument pay homage to the city’s rich history.

The landscape is packed with professional sports arenas and performance venues, putting residents just steps away from the hottest events in town every night of the week. The popular RiverWalk incorporates bike paths and walking trails along the Detroit River, providing excellent views of the skylines for both Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Learn more about living in City Center Detroit

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds	Average Size	Lowest	Typical	Premium
Studio Studio Studio	456-457 Sq Ft	$870	$1,309	$2,600
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed	781-783 Sq Ft	$995	$1,761	$5,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds	1181-1182 Sq Ft	$1,500	$2,946	$6,460
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds	1751-1766 Sq Ft	$3,235	$4,746	$7,000

Amenities

Package Service
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
Maintenance on site
Property Manager on Site
24 Hour Access
Furnished Units Available
On-Site Retail

Dry Cleaning Service
House Sitter Services
Laundry Service
Guest Apartment
Elevator
Business Center
Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Fitness Center

Playground
High Speed Internet Access
Washer/Dryer
Air Conditioning
Heating
Smoke Free
Cable Ready
Dishwasher

Granite Countertops
Stainless Steel Appliances
Range
Carpet
Furnished
Window Coverings

Expenses

One-Time

Application Fee $50

Bird Fee $0

Cat Fee $0

Dog Fee $0

Fish Fee $0

Reptile Fee $0

Utilities Included

Water, Trash Removal, Sewer Included

Office Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	By Appointment
Sunday	By Appointment

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Wayne County C.C., Downtown	Walk:	4 min	0.3 mi
Wayne State University	Drive:	6 min	3.0 mi
College of Creative Studies	Drive:	7 min	3.7 mi

FORT SHELBY is within 4 minutes or 0.3 mile from Wayne County C.C., Downtown. It is also near Wayne State University and College of Creative Studies.

Schools

Gee Edmonson Academy

Charter Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

232 Students

Nearby

Frederick Douglass International Academy

Charter Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-7

202 Students

Nearby

Burton International School

Public Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

501 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Way Michigan

Charter Middle & High School

Grades 6-12

183 Students

Nearby

Out of 10

Northwestern High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

358 Students

Attendance Zone

Out of 10

Most Holy Trinity School

Private Elementary & Middle School

Grades PK-8

145 Students

Nearby

Detroit Cristo Rey High School

Private High School

Grades 9-12

250 Students

Nearby

School data provided by GreatSchools

Transportation

Transportation options available in Detroit include Fort/Cass, located 0.1 mile from FORT SHELBY. FORT SHELBY is near Detroit Metro Wayne County, located 23.3 miles or 33 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Fort/Cass	Walk:	2 min	0.1 mi
Michigan Avenue	Walk:	4 min	0.2 mi
Times Square	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Joe Louis Arena	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Cobo Center	Walk:	9 min	0.5 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Detroit	Drive:	7 min	3.9 mi
Dearborn	Drive:	21 min	12.1 mi
Royal Oak Amtrak	Drive:	21 min	14.3 mi
Troy Amtrak Station	Drive:	30 min	20.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
Detroit Metro Wayne County	Drive:	33 min	23.3 mi

Walkability Near FORT SHELBY

Very Walkable

Walk Score^®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Excellent Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

Very Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Soundscore^™

Out of 100

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Businesses:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from FORT SHELBY.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
The District Detroit - Retail	Walk:	14 min	0.8 mi
Lafayette Towers Center	Drive:	5 min	1.6 mi
Midtown Detroit	Drive:	5 min	1.7 mi

FORT SHELBY has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Campus Martius Park	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
Hart Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Motor Cities National Heritage Area	Walk:	17 min	0.9 mi
RiverWalk	Drive:	4 min	1.2 mi
William G. Milliken State Park & Harbor	Drive:	5 min	1.8 mi

FORT SHELBY has 5 parks within 1.8 miles, including Campus Martius Park, Hart Plaza, and Motor Cities National Heritage Area.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Harper University Hospital	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Karmanos Cancer Center	Drive:	6 min	1.9 mi
Children's Hospital of Michigan	Drive:	6 min	2.0 mi

FORT SHELBY has 3 hospitals within 2.0 miles, the nearest is Harper University Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 6 minutes drive.

Property Ratings at FORT SHELBY

How Is This Rating Determined?

4.9

Great

Out of 5

4.9 Blended Score

2 Renter Reviews

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2/19/19

A Nice Welcome to Detroit!

We just rented a two bedroom in the building. The building units are being updated and renovated but the unit we have prior to renovation is just fine. The unit was clean and move-in ready for us. The staff was helpful and great with communication for moving in furniture. Prior to these accommodations we were staying at a hotel in the area. The main floor with the coffee shop and dining is a nice step up from where we came from. The food is good and the staff is friendly. We look forward to our stay here at Fort Shelby.

11/6/18

What could be an okay building ruined by the management

After four months, I can definitively say that this is the worst apartment experience I have ever had. The problem starts and ends with the HOA managing the building, along with its staff. From the beginning, they cheap out when furnishing the apartments, so you get super thin wood flooring that is constantly warping, along with half-you-know-what attempts at painting and other maintenance. Then there are bigger issues with the building that go unfixed for months at a time because the HOA is too cheap; rooftop fan units that run the bathroom exhaust, and water pumps in the basement, amongst others. Six times now in the past 2 weeks I have been unable to take a shower in the morning because there has been no water. Even if the HOA wasn't a cheapskate, the people who run this place don't seem to care much about their jobs, or at least that's the appearance that is given. Emails take forever to get answered, maintenance is completely non-responsive...it took over a month to get a single light bulb changed in the hallway. On top of this, they charge $$$ for rent. Once my lease is up in 8 months, I am out of here...I will never again live in the "Nightmare at Fort Shelby"